In This Issue...

National News: Chess World Mourns Loss of Grandmaster Igor Ivanov
Tournament Membership Offers Low Cost Option for Rated Play
USCF Revises Olympiad Qualification Rules (Read More)

World News: Nakamura Eliminated in World Cup; Ivanchuk Trails in Second Round
Mamedyarov, Paehtz Score World Junior Titles (Read More)

Chess In the Media: Chess Stories Across the USA and Around the World
L-P sees high turnout, performance for chess team
Check-mates meet for chess
Chan brothers recall glory days of Pulaski County's chess competition (Read More)

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